Ceramic processors are the most gold-rich WEEE of all: gold lids, plated pins, ceramic substrates from the 1980s-2000s (Intel 386/486/Pentium Pro, AMD K6, Cyrix…). RECYNEW buys them per piece at the public prices below — updated with precious-metal market rates.
Displayed prices are paid with no registration and no haggling; your personalised rate, up to double depending on your profile and volumes, is unlocked after creating your free account.
| Ceramic processor type | Buyback price / unit (no account, fast payment) |
|---|---|
| Intel X86 ceramic processor | €317.50 |
| Gold ceramic processor | €141.95 |
| Ceramic processor with AMD P1 PIN | €110.35 |
| Ceramic and metal processor with PIN | €78.25 |
| PIN-free ceramic processor | €4.00 |
How to spot a valuable ceramic processor
Three clues: the gold lid (small gold plate on the front or back), yellow pins (gold plating) and the weight — ceramic is dense and cold to the touch, unlike plastic. A gold Pentium Pro or i486 is worth tens of euros each; when in doubt, send a photo and we identify it for you.
What about plastic processors?
Less rich but bought as well, from Slot 1 to recent sockets:
| Plastic processor type | Buyback price / unit (no account, fast payment) |
|---|---|
| Black plastic processor | €87.50 |
| Green or brown plastic processor | €39.00 |
| Plug-in plastic PC processor | €32.50 |
| Plastic plug-in server processor | €21.45 |
| Plastic and metal processor with PIN | €12.62 |
| Plastic and metal processor without PIN | €8.50 |
Preparation and shipping
Remove heatsinks and fans (bought separately). Ceramic / plastic sorting is enough — we can also sort for you. Firm quote within 24 hours on photos and quantities, tracked parcel or collection for volumes, fast payment after checking. For lots by weight, see the per-kilo processor price list; for recent working CPUs (Core, Xeon), see the per-unit buyback for reuse.